Abrams is a town in
Oconto County,
Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,960 at the
2020 Census. The
census-designated place of
Abrams Abrams may refer to:
* Abrams (surname), a list of notable people with the surname
* '' Abrams v. United States'', 250 U.S. 616 (1919), U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding free speech during times of war
* M1 Abrams, main battle tank
* Abrams, W ...
is located in the town.
History
Abrams was named after
W. J. Abrams
William "W. J." Abrams (March 19, 1829September 12, 1900) was an American railroad surveyor, railroad businessman, and politician. He served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Assembly, and was the 21st and 23rd Mayor of Green B ...
, Wisconsin legislator and former Mayor of
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which (99.71%) is land, and of which (0.29%) is water.
Demographics
As of the
census of 2020, there were 1,960 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8%
White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.80%
Native American, 0.3%
Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% other race, and 2.6% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
Notable people
*
C. J. Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
*
Johnny Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
*
Arthur J. Whitcomb
Arthur J. Whitcomb (April 20, 1886 – April 3, 1942) was an American farmer, lawyer and teacher.
Born on a farm, near the community of Abrams, Wisconsin, Whitcomb graduated from Oshkosh Normal School (now University of Wisconsin–Oshk ...
, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer, was born in the town
['Wisconsin Blue Book 1915,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur J. Whitcomb, pg. 527]
*
Bob Wickman, Major League Baseball player, relief pitcher
References
External links
Town of Abrams Official Website
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Towns in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Green Bay metropolitan area
Towns in Wisconsin